The Mentor Network

About The Mentor Network

The MENTOR Network is a national network of local providers offering quality, community-based services to children, adults, and seniors with intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain and spinal cord injuries, and to youth with emotional and behavioral challenges as well as their families. Serving 30,000 individuals in 36 states, we offer meaningful work, come join our team today!

Come join REM NJ in the very important work we do supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities, brain injury and emotional, behavioral or medical complexities. Our team is fun, creative, and dedicated to making a difference every day in the lives of the people we serve.

As a Direct Support Professional (Caregiver), you'll carry out rewarding work, playing an integral and crucial role in the success of our organization. Based in community settings, DSPs provide assistance with daily activities such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, and medication administration.

DSPs may also facilitate community involvement by accompanying individuals on outings in the community or providing transportation to work or other activities. In addition, DSPs support therapeutic and behavioral plans in partnership with clinical staff to enhance the quality of life for those we support.

Our DSPs are the most exemplary reflections of the wonderful mission driven work we do here every day. At the end of your work day, you know you have made a difference in someone’s life.

Whether you have previous experience in a role like this, or this just sounds like the type of impact you want to make, we want to hear from you! Bring the right attitude, we’ll train you for success!

Full time, part time and on-call positions are available. Evenings and Weekend shifts allow schedules to fit around school, other employment, or family commitments.

Qualifications:

What we require of you:

High school diploma or GED

Must be 18 years of age

Valid driver’s license in good standing required for most positions

Access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance if providing transportation for individuals receiving services

Successful clearance of local and/or state background checks

What we offer you:

Full compensation/benefits package including 401(k) with company match

A rewarding work environment with some of the best co-workers you could ask for

Paid Time Off, Holiday pay, and Annual bonus plans

Full and Part time schedules available

Family-oriented environment, casual dress, employee events

Job training, career development, and advancement opportunities

Access to jobs throughout the nation-wide Network

We have a great work environment and you’ll be surrounded with a strong and supportive team of peers, leaders and colleagues.REM NJ is a partner of The MENTOR Network, a national network of local human services providers offering quality, community-based services. With ~28,000 employees serving ~25,000 consumers in 36 states, you'll have career opportunities from coast to coast. When you join The MENTOR Network, you’ll make a difference every day and help to provide quality of life enhancing services to individuals across the country.